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The Edmonton Oilers were not fooling around with their coaching hires on Tuesday morning. Mike Babcock is the new head coach of the Oilers, but the team also brought on D. J. Smith as an associate coach as well. The details surrounding Babcock’s contract with the Oilers have not been revealed, but we have gotten an interesting tidbit on how Edmonton was able to bring Smith on board.

Edmonton Oilers paid up big time for Babcock's associate coach: report

Mike Babcock seems to have already left an impression on a few of the Edmonton Oilers’ star players. The 63-year-old coach was officially hired by the Oilers on Tuesday morning, alongside associate coach D. J. Smith, and went through a long introductory press conference with Edmonton media.

Babcock reveals what he said to Edmonton Oilers stars before getting hired

The Mike Babcock era is officially underway for the Edmonton Oilers. Edmonton announced the hiring on Tuesday morning, bringing Babcock aboard as the team’s head coach, as well as naming DJ Smith as an associate coach. This came after weeks of rumours and an NHL investigation that paved the way for Babcock to return to the league.

New Edmonton Oilers coach Babcock opens up about messy Columbus situation

The Edmonton Oilers have officially named Mike Babcock as the team’s next head coach. The controversial hiring comes after weeks of rumours connecting the Oilers and Babcock. Earlier this month, it was reported that Babcock had emerged as the favourite to land the job after Edmonton could not get permission from the Vegas Golden Knights to speak to Bruce Cassidy.

Edmonton Oilers make controversial coaching hire official

The Edmonton Oilers have kicked off the offseason with a couple of big contract extensions. Both Jason Dickinson and Connor Murphy were signed to five-year contracts this week, totalling up to a combined $40.5 million. That will affect the amount of space the Oilers will have for free agency this summer, which is set to open next week on July 1.

How much cap space Edmonton Oilers have going into free agency

The Edmonton Oilers appear to be on the precipice of hiring Mike Babcock as the team’s next head coach, but how do the players feel?

Oilers players share first thoughts on Babcock-to-Edmonton rumours

Is the NHL getting ready to expand again? It certainly sounds like it, with multiple reports surfacing that NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman is looking at two prospective cities. Sorry, Quebec City, because both cities are in the United States.

NHL looking at adding expansion teams in two American cities

Canada is in a great position heading into its final group-stage match against Switzerland on Wednesday. They’re already assured of advancing to the knockout round at a men’s FIFA World Cup for the first time ever. Furthermore, Canada has a chance to advance as the top team in Group B.

Play for the draw? Canada coach Jesse Marsch has other ideas for Swiss

Canada is about to get a big boost to its lineup. Alphonso Davies appears ready to go for his first action of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Canada head coach Jesse Marsch said as much during Tuesday’s press conference in Vancouver.

Sounds like we'll see Alphonso Davies play in Canada-Switzerland match

It was the biggest day ever in Canadian men’s soccer. For now. Entering their match against Qatar, Canada was seeking its first ever win at a men’s FIFA World Cup.

Canada makes FIFA World Cup history in blowout win against Qatar

It’s been nearly 10 years since Alphonso Davies made his MLS debut at BC Place for the Vancouver Whitecaps. He was just 15 years old then.

Canada gives good-news injury update on Alphonso Davies

The Canadian men’s national team won its first-ever FIFA World Cup game on Thursday with a six-goal thrashing of Qatar, but the most viral moment of the game became an unhinged sideline celebration from Canada’s head coach, Jesse Marsch.

Internet reacts to Canada coach Jesse Marsch's viral FIFA World Cup dance move

If they wish to do so, the Edmonton Oilers now have the green light to name Mike Babcock as their next head coach. After being denied permission from the Vegas Golden Knights to speak with Bruce Cassidy, the Oilers turned their sights to Babcock. The 63-year-old had last been fired by the Columbus Blue Jackets before ever coaching a regular-season game after it was revealed that he’d been going through players’ phones.

Coast is clear for Edmonton Oilers to hire Mike Babcock after NHL ruling

Is Mike Babcock going to be the next head coach of the Edmonton Oilers? That is a question that has been swirling around the Oilers ever since news broke that the team was deep in discussions with the veteran coach earlier this month. Initial reports revealed that Babcock had already met with team owner Daryl Katz and had spoken with some of Edmonton’s top players.

Here's the latest on Mike Babcock's status with Edmonton Oilers

It sounds like Edmonton Oilers anthem singer Robert Clark is getting healthy after a cancer diagnosis earlier in the year.

Edmonton Oilers anthem singer shares great news after cancer diagnosis

The Edmonton Oilers management team have one key player on their roster that they’re hoping to sign to an extension. Just days before the 2026 trade deadline, the Oilers announced that they had acquired defenceman Connor Murphy from the Chicago Blackhawks. The 33-year-old fit in seamlessly and played a big role, averaging north of 20 minutes in ice time both in the regular season and playoffs.

Edmonton Oilers looking to bring back key veteran defenceman: report

It sounds as though it’s only a matter of time before the Edmonton Oilers announce the hiring of Mike Babcock. The Oilers’ interest in Babcock is nothing new, as it’s been heavily reported throughout the month of June that ownership, management, and the leadership group of players were on board with hiring the 63-year-old as their new head coach. That said, they needed to get permission from the NHL until they were ordered to do so.

Timeline revealed for when Edmonton Oilers are expected to hire Babcock

NHL teams north of the border may need to start thinking twice before drafting American-born talent. On Sunday morning, hockey fans across the globe were completely taken aback after learning that Brady Tkachuk, the former captain of the Ottawa Senators, was traded to the Florida Panthers. The 26-year-old wanted out and gave Sens GM Steve Staios a list of teams he would like to join. To no surprise, the Panthers were on that list.

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The Edmonton Oilers are bringing back Jason Dickinson on a long-term contract extension. After reports hit on Saturday that the team was working to bring Dickinson back before he hit free agency, the team confirmed on Sunday that they had locked him down on a five-year deal.

Edmonton Oilers re-sign Dickinson and they're looking to bring back another player too

The Edmonton Oilers have brought back another player on a long-term contract extension. Just a day after inking Jason Dickinson to a five-year extension, the team announced on Monday that they had done the same for defenceman Connor Murphy.

Edmonton Oilers sign Connor Murphy to $20.5-million contract extension

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